rướn
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rướn means to stretch; to lengthen.
Meanings of rướn in English
Verb
- to stretch, to lengthen
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, rướn could be written as 摪. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Perhaps compare Khmer រាល (riəl, “spread”).
Frequently asked questions
What does rướn mean in English?
rướn (verb) means "to stretch; to lengthen".
How do you pronounce rướn?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨən˧˦]; Saigon [ɹɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: rướn — rising tone (sắc).